Next week, Windows 8 will be released
for smartphones. In the future, you can even expect to find an online Windows 8 store.
Just like
Apple's virtual iTunes marketplace, the
Windows 8 store will feature applications built to run on Windows 8 technology.
You can also expect to find 34 temporary Microsoft stores in malls around the
country as the company continues to promote its new products.

The upgraded
technology is a result of over 1
billion hours of testing over the past 13 months. Although the software has run smoothly in
tests, it's still a big risk for the company. The new Windows 8 looks and
operates much differently from previous versions. Windows 8 features tiles
(applications) that stretch across the screen instead of desktop icons-this
also means that Windows has eliminated
the "start" button and menu that has greeted users when they turned on their
computers for over 17 years now.

While expert reviews on the new operating system are mixed, Windows is
hoping that it's a hit with consumers. Several PC makers, such as Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc., are struggling as
their stocks continue to plummet.

Products to watch out for are the Sony Vaio Tap 20 desktop and the Toshiba
Satellite U925t convertible laptop, two of
the most inventive products with Windows 8 technology.

Will you buy a Windows 8 product? What do you think of the new features?
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